Venus' flower basket

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Etymology

Named after Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty. The flower basket part is probably in reference to its shape.

Noun

Venus' flower basket (plural Venus' flower baskets)

  1. A white vase-like glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum), found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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